File Organization
This is an example of how I organize my files for video editing. This example is from my short film Phasmophobia 2.
Main Folder
This is the main folder, with folders dedicated to audio, pickups (reshoots or extra shots taken after the main filming sessions), preferred takes, and substitute takes. This is where I also keep the project file, and would normally keep the script. However, the script for this short film was in an online Google Drive.
Preferred Takes
The best takes of each shot are sent here. I name each file as the act that the shot appears in the script, and the order in which the file will be placed on the timelin
Substitute Takes
I keep all takes that are unused, just in case they become useful for audio, or can be used for a clever cut. I name them the same way as the preferred takes, but add .1, .2, .3, ect. for each take.
Audio
The audio folder has three sub folders within it, for music, room tone, and sound effects. The music is named as ‘Artist - Song Title.’ Room tone is named as ‘Room tone - Room name.’ Sound effects are named what the sound is in one or two words. Numbers are added after the name if there are multiple versions of the same sound.
